Your Immutable Gateway to Web3
Ledger Live Desktop® | Secure Crypto Management Platform. Manage, secure, and grow over 5,000 digital assets with the confidence of true hardware protection.
The Ledger Live Desktop application serves as the essential, intuitive interface for managing your Ledger hardware wallet. It is designed from the ground up to offer a seamless yet impregnable experience for the modern cryptocurrency user. Unlike traditional software wallets, Ledger Live never holds your private keys; it acts purely as a window to the blockchain, using the secure element within your physical Ledger device (Nano S Plus or Nano X) to sign transactions. This fundamental design choice is what establishes Ledger Live as the gold standard in crypto management, integrating state-of-the-art security with comprehensive financial services. Every interaction, from viewing your portfolio to executing a complex DeFi swap, is protected by the 'Zero-Trust' architecture, ensuring that your keys—and therefore your assets—never leave the safety of your device.
The Security Foundation: You Control Everything
True Ownership via Hardware Isolation
The core security principle relies on the Secure Element chip—a state-of-the-art chip designed to withstand sophisticated physical and side-channel attacks. When you connect your Ledger device, Ledger Live facilitates the transaction creation, but the critical signature is generated **only** inside the hardware wallet. This process, known as **"What You See Is What You Sign" (WYSIWYS)**, ensures that malicious software on your desktop cannot tamper with the transaction details you confirm on your Ledger screen. This hardware isolation provides an unparalleled defense against malware, phishing, and all forms of software-based vulnerability.
This architecture makes Ledger Live inherently safer than any hot wallet or exchange, guaranteeing that your 24-word recovery phrase remains the sole master key, stored offline and known only to you.
Every transaction processed through the Ledger Live platform is systematically verified for integrity and authenticity. This stringent protocol minimizes the risk of human error and cyber compromise. The application's interface is constantly updated to reflect the latest security patches and asset support, delivered directly to your device via a trusted channel. Furthermore, the recovery phrase backup process is clearly explained within the desktop application, reinforcing the user's responsibility in maintaining their own ultimate key to security. The sheer volume of users and assets secured by Ledger attests to the robustness and reliability of this innovative security model, making it a mandatory component for serious crypto investors globally. The constant auditing and peer review of the Ledger code base further solidifies its position as the most trusted hardware-software ecosystem in the digital asset space.
All-in-One Crypto Management Ecosystem
Intuitive Portfolio Dashboard
Monitor your entire digital wealth at a glance, across all supported networks. Ledger Live provides real-time valuation of your holdings in your local fiat currency, offering comprehensive historical data and performance tracking. The clean, responsive interface is optimized for both quick checks and detailed analysis, allowing you to filter assets, view transaction history, and check distribution with ease. This powerful feature eliminates the need for third-party tracking apps, consolidating your entire financial overview into one secure, unified application.
- Real-time market data integration
- Detailed transaction logging and categorization
- Performance charts with customizable timeframes
Seamless Swap & DeFi Integration
Exchange one crypto asset for another securely and instantly without ever compromising your keys. Through vetted third-party integration partners, Ledger Live offers competitive rates and direct execution of swaps. This feature maintains the highest security standards by requiring physical confirmation on your Ledger device for the transaction, isolating the signing process from the exchange mechanism. Additionally, the application provides an entry point to key DeFi services, allowing users to interact with protocols while maintaining hardware security, marking a significant evolution in self-custody management.
Access major services for buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of other coins directly from trusted partners, seamlessly deposited into your Ledger-secured accounts.
Staking and Passive Earnings
Maximize your holdings by staking directly within the Ledger Live environment. Support is provided for popular Proof-of-Stake protocols like Ethereum 2.0 (via Lido), Tezos, Solana, and Polkadot. Staking allows you to earn passive income without transferring ownership of your assets to a third-party exchange. Your staked funds remain secured by your Ledger device, giving you peace of mind while your assets generate rewards. The platform simplifies the complex delegation process into a few clicks, making earning passive income accessible to all users.
- Non-custodial staking (you retain full control)
- Simple delegation and reward tracking
- Support for multiple PoS assets
Supported Assets and Technical Scope
Ledger Live is perpetually expanding its support matrix, currently accommodating over 5,000 different coins and tokens, including all major assets like BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, ADA, and thousands of ERC-20 tokens. The ability to manage such a diverse portfolio through a single secure interface is one of the Ledger Live's most compelling advantages. Furthermore, the desktop application ensures compatibility across all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, providing a truly universal and accessible management tool. Updates are frequent, delivering new app integrations, improved performance metrics, and enhanced security layers, all designed to keep pace with the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. This commitment to wide-ranging asset support and platform compatibility establishes Ledger Live as the definitive non-custodial wallet manager for serious decentralized finance participants.
A World of Decentralized Trust
5000+
Supported Assets
The most expansive, securely managed portfolio support.
10M+
Devices Sold Globally
Trusted by the largest community of crypto holders.
99.9%
Uptime & Transaction Success
Reliable, fast, and constantly optimized network interaction.
Deep Privacy Commitment and Future-Proofing
Ledger Live is built with a deep commitment to user privacy. The application operates in a completely non-custodial manner, meaning Ledger itself has no access to your recovery phrase, private keys, or funds. All data processed within the application is either stored locally on your desktop or communicated directly with the blockchain via secure nodes. There is no personal identifiable information (PII) linked to your cryptocurrency addresses, maintaining your anonymity and financial sovereignty. This commitment is paramount in the crypto space, where privacy is often as valuable as security. Furthermore, Ledger Live is designed to be future-proof, allowing for integration with emerging Layer 2 solutions, sidechains, and new asset standards as they become available. The open API framework encourages third-party developers to build secure, audited applications directly accessible through Ledger Live, guaranteeing that your gateway to Web3 remains cutting-edge and comprehensive for years to come.
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency management carries risks. Ledger Live is a software interface and requires a Ledger hardware device for security. Always keep your 24-word recovery phrase safe and offline. Ledger is not a financial advisor.
Ready to Take Full Control?
Join the millions securing their future with Ledger. Download the free Ledger Live desktop application today and connect your Ledger device to start your secure Web3 journey.
Download Ledger Live DesktopAvailable for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Compatible with Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X.